FCC
FCC Votes Forward 42 GHz Spectrum Sharing Model Proposal to Broaden Use
Proposed rules will consider how the band might be made available through non-exclusive spectrum access models.
FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is the regulator of telecommunications, television, wireless, cable, satellite and radio-frequency spectrum in in the United States.
FCC
Rhode Island Seeks Community Input in Broadband Planning Ahead of Federal Funding
The state is focused on community partnerships as it waits for federal broadband funds later this month.
Robocall
FCC Proposed Rules Will Harm Legitimate Text Messages, Say Commenters
The rules would ban the practice of marketers purporting to have written consent for numerous parties to contact a consumer.
Justice Department
Charter Chooses Nokia for 5G, Microsoft Children’s Privacy Settlement, FCC Adopts $5M Robocall Fine
Charter has selected Nokia for its 5G rollout.
FCC
Proposed Rules to Limit Unwanted Calls Will Not Protect Consumers, Says CTIA
The proposed rules will not protect consumers and will limit consumer’s ability to receive important messages from carriers.
FCC
Former FCC Commissioner Says FCC Not Best Suited to Distribute Affordable Connectivity Program Funds
The FCC’s expertise does not translate to a social distribution mechanism.
Expert Opinion
Tom Reid: Accountability in Broadband Maps Necessary for BEAD to Achieve Mission
The sheer magnitude of the overstatements in the FCC’s map makes the challenge process untenable.
FCC
Mississippi Gets $151M for Broadband, FCC Commits $15M from ECF, FCC Proposes Fine Against SkySwitch
Mississippi will receive $151 million from Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund.
FCC
FCC Commissioner Carr Criticizes BEAD Fiber Priority Ahead of Funding Allocation
The NTIA has acknowledged a clear preference for fiber in its bipartisan infrastructure deployment effort.
Fabric
FCC Map Update, FCC Renews FirstNet Spectrum Authority, NTIA Warns EU Over Big Tech Proposal
New FCC map shows 8.3 million unserved locations.
FCC
‘Urgent’ Social Media Advisory, Tribal Broadband Awards, Permitting Reform Progress, BroadbandNow Podcast
The Surgeon General called on Congress to take action against the harms social media poses to youth.
FCC
Spectrum Auction Bill Clears Committee, ECF Pushes $12M, OpenSignal Speed Leaders
The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed a three-year extension of the FCC’s auction authority.
Rural
Experts Clash Over Whether Reverse Auctions Are Ideal for BEAD Grants
Reverse auctions would stretch funding further.
Infrastructure
Former Commissioners Push for Auction Authority, U.S. Reacts to China Micron Ban, Inmarsat Buy Approved
Former FCC commissioners pushed Congress to extend the spectrum auction of the agency.
FCC
Senators Set Up Universal Service Fund Working Group, As Cruz Mounts Criticism of Broadband Program
A new Senate working group is set to consider reforms to the USF.
FCC
Biden Announces Anna Gomez as Nominee for Fifth FCC Commissioner
Biden announces new FCC commissioner nomination following Sohn’s withdrawal.
